Gośniewo was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Störingen.
The place is now called Gośniewo and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Störingen | German Empire | Angerapp | 1939 |
| Gośniewo | Under Polish administration | Węgorzewo | 1945 |
| Gośniewo | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |